What is a courtesan?
A Courtesan was a woman in the 15th – 20th century who at the very least came from an upper-middle class family; most came from wealthy or noble families, but weren’t royalty. Courtesans are above all DISCREET. These women were allowed to be educated and learned about the finer things in life: art, poetry, opera, and wine. Courtesans were well – educated and worldly – aside from their physical attributes, it was their wit and personality that set them apart from regular women. They became the companions at social events to men of wealth, power, and royalty. Some of the most famous women in royal circles, such as Madame De Pompadour, were courtesans and played a vital role in shaping social trends. A Courtesan is, ironically, a rather moral woman, who sets her boundaries and cannot be ‘bought’. Any woman who agrees to do extra things she would not normally do, or which she knows will hurt others or go against her friends or principles for extra money, does not possess the class of a cou
